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Caravan, Vol. 64, No. 2

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Volum 64 No.2
The American University in Cairo
Thursday, Oct 13. 1983
AUC in the October War
Ten years ago AUC suspended classes and Joined the national mobilization for the “October War.”
These are highlights of caravan's coverage of the war-related activity that followed Egypts Oct. 6 crossing of the Suez into the Israeli-occupied Sinai Peninsula:
Oct. 10. 1973
In cases of emergency such as the one Egypt is passing through today, the American University in Cairo follows a pre-established plan similar to all other civil service organizations in Cairo. President Christopher Thoron said.
The plan, he said, includes defence training for students and staff members, a first aid program and blood transfusion clinics.
Prank W. Blanning. dean of students, said that since the home front
was strong the University should continue its normal schedule of courses. “We should not give comfort to the enemy by disrupting our activities,” he said.
Dean Blanning said that the situation affects everyone; “Many students are in the front line and staff people have many relatives there.”
President Thoron said that the best way A.U.C. could help in the present situation was for “us to do our job the .best way we can. everyone in his place.”
The student body held a meeting in Ewart Hall yesterday afternoon. The meeting discussed whether or not to close down the University for the war effort indefinitely.
The majority of students felt that classes should be discontinued so that they can direct their energies to the war.
New Constitution Proposed
Student vote expected Oct. 13
BY DAHLIA KHALIFA
Student Union President Ahmed Said has SU business off to a running start.
The constitution committee formed at the end of last semester has. after long hours of debate and discussion, drafted a new constitution. The present constitution is now 10 years old.
The new draft constitution provides for the formation of a Student Judicial Board to review the constitutionality of all SU decisions and actions, and to review student disciplinary cases.
The new draft also includes the provision of two SU representative seats for foreign students.
This new constitution will become effective only when it has been ratified by the necessary percentage of the General Assembly composed of all ELI, undergraduate and graduate students.
Under the new plan, the non-degree students may choose a spokesman “to register complaints, suggestions and grievances.”
President Ahmed Said expects vote on the proposed constitution by Oct. 14
The new draft seems to portray a sense of purpose, ideals and priorities “which is not evident in the present constitution,” said a member of the constitution committee.
It is apparently a brave attempt at establishing a free-handed and autonomous SU based on democratic principles and beyond the binds and clasp of the University’s various administrative offices and bureaucracy.
The purpose seems obvious-a
friendly, cohesive campus atmosphere where the students are expected to be responsible, cooperative, active, informed, and aware.
As soon as the vote on the proposed constitution has been taken SU elections will begin. Elections will be held for ELI students, undergraduates and foreign students if the proposed constitution is ratified.
The SU has already organized some activities: The welcome Party held
Tuesday. Oct. 4. and the trip to Harghada Oct. 6-8 organized by Khalid El Gibali and sponsored by the SU.
Meanwhile, Ahmed Said authorized a SU book subsidy for students on financial aid for all books costing more than I..E. 15. Also, the SU is selling large notebooks of good quality for Pts. 40.
Lawhorne, former AUC Prof, dies
Dr. Clifton Lawhorne. 56, former professor of Mass Communication at AUC. (1978-80) and CARAVAN advisor, died recently of cancer.
A distinguished scholar, he was the author of several articles, two books and a paper on the Egyptian press presented at last year’s Association for Education in Journalism (AEJ).
Dr. Lawhorne was a specialist in communication law and an active member of the AEJ’s law division. He was also a reporter in Texas and taught at the University of Arkansas. Little
Oct. 17. 1973
Formal degree classes are suspended, civil defense and other war-related activities will be intensified on V campus. , and professors will be assigned certain hours weekly to meet graduate students working on their theses and research papers. These were the highlights of yesterday’s 3-hour meeting of the Ad Hoc Review Committee.
The meeting, which was scheduled to convene at noon, was delayed until 2 p.m. because members had to listen to President Mohamed Anwar el-Sadat’s address to the nation.
First-iaid courses to prepare AUC for emergency began last Wednesday afternoon. The courses, conducted by Dr, Nabil Sheta, the university physician, ran for three days-Wednesday.' Thursday and Saturday. About 135 Egyptian and Arab Students took part in the courses.
Dr. Sarny Abd al-Maguid, an osteology specialist at Kasr el-Aini Hospital, discussed first-aid knowledge. Dr. Maguid explained different kinds of injuries sustained in war such as shocks, burns, bone fractures, internal and external haemorrhage.
Furthering their support tor the war effort, the students of AUC had by last evening raised L.E. 200 to purchase gifts for soldiers at the front.
This is in addition to such varied contributions as talc powder, radios, underwear, batteries, soap, cigarettes, and blankets.
Samieh Makram Ebcid. Economics senior president of the Student Union, said that about 250 male students had volunteered to participate in civil defence activities. Out of these. 100 students divided into 14 groups, were charged with the duty of guarding both campuses and the men’s hostel.
cont. on p. 3
AUCians Help Make Egypt Green ^
Campaign Begins in Heliopolis
BY IGNATIUS NTAGANDA
In an endeavor to express AUCs concern to national welfare and development, the Alumni Council has embarked on a campaign to make Egypt green.
The tree planting project idea was initiated by Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak who is the chairperson of the Alumni Council.
Ms. Mary Iskander, the director of Alumni and trustees affairs, says that many people do not realize that AUC is part of the Egyptian community. She said that the community project will provide a tangible measure of AUC’s contribution to the social and economic welfare of Egypt.
So far. according to reports from the Alumni Office, the'call to get graduates and students to put their efforts together to present a gift to the community of Heliopolis, in an area called Alf Masken. which means “a thousand houses.” has found many volunteers.
The Alumni Council chose Gisr El Suez Street in Heliopolis for the planting of trees because it is a poor area that has been staraved of a green environment and because it provides the required usable space, which is rare in other areas. Moreover, the plan had already been put forward by the government, making it easy to reach a bargain with the Heliopolis authorities as to what should be done.
As far as financial issues are concerned. Ms. Iskandar will use funds collected during Alumni weekend which is held twice a year.
The social and economic significance of the project is that it will offer an opportunity for a nice green area where adults can relax and children can play.
Commenting on the economic significance, Ms. Iskandar said this idea of planting trees was in the government plan but could not be implemented because of budgetary onstraints.
Press Gets New Director
Rock, and at Texas Christian University, Southern Hlionis.
Dr. Lawhorne is survived by his wife and two children.
BY ANNE COBBAN
Mr. Werner Mark Linz, new director of the AUC -Press, wants to double its production level and sharply increase the number of titles Released.
In his position he is responsible for the management of the publishing, printing, and bookselling activities of the AUC Press.
Mr. Linz, brings to the Job 25 years of experience gained in executive positions in both the academic and commercial book publishing business. Until moving here, he lived in New York.
Asked what he hoped to accomplish. Mr. Linz replied that he plans to continue and to expand the current program of the AUC Press. Plans for expansion include publishing more original scholarly material produced by AUC faculty and other Egyptian and Middle Eastern scholars. Futhermore. it will be made to publish more “popular” material such as guide books and general information
pamphlets on Islamic art and architecture and pharaonic history.
Mr. Linz said he hopes to publish books more actively in cooperation with British and American publishers.
Also, he said he plans to expand the marketing program of AUC Press both in Egypt and internationally? Mr. Linz stated that AUC Press is not as well known as it should be in light of the fact that it is in the position of making unique contributions to the field of Middle Eastern and Egvptia
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Volum 64 No.2
The American University in Cairo
Thursday, Oct 13. 1983
AUC in the October War
Ten years ago AUC suspended classes and Joined the national mobilization for the “October War.”
These are highlights of caravan's coverage of the war-related activity that followed Egypts Oct. 6 crossing of the Suez into the Israeli-occupied Sinai Peninsula:
Oct. 10. 1973
In cases of emergency such as the one Egypt is passing through today, the American University in Cairo follows a pre-established plan similar to all other civil service organizations in Cairo. President Christopher Thoron said.
The plan, he said, includes defence training for students and staff members, a first aid program and blood transfusion clinics.
Prank W. Blanning. dean of students, said that since the home front
was strong the University should continue its normal schedule of courses. “We should not give comfort to the enemy by disrupting our activities,” he said.
Dean Blanning said that the situation affects everyone; “Many students are in the front line and staff people have many relatives there.”
President Thoron said that the best way A.U.C. could help in the present situation was for “us to do our job the .best way we can. everyone in his place.”
The student body held a meeting in Ewart Hall yesterday afternoon. The meeting discussed whether or not to close down the University for the war effort indefinitely.
The majority of students felt that classes should be discontinued so that they can direct their energies to the war.
New Constitution Proposed
Student vote expected Oct. 13
BY DAHLIA KHALIFA
Student Union President Ahmed Said has SU business off to a running start.
The constitution committee formed at the end of last semester has. after long hours of debate and discussion, drafted a new constitution. The present constitution is now 10 years old.
The new draft constitution provides for the formation of a Student Judicial Board to review the constitutionality of all SU decisions and actions, and to review student disciplinary cases.
The new draft also includes the provision of two SU representative seats for foreign students.
This new constitution will become effective only when it has been ratified by the necessary percentage of the General Assembly composed of all ELI, undergraduate and graduate students.
Under the new plan, the non-degree students may choose a spokesman “to register complaints, suggestions and grievances.”
President Ahmed Said expects vote on the proposed constitution by Oct. 14
The new draft seems to portray a sense of purpose, ideals and priorities “which is not evident in the present constitution,” said a member of the constitution committee.
It is apparently a brave attempt at establishing a free-handed and autonomous SU based on democratic principles and beyond the binds and clasp of the University’s various administrative offices and bureaucracy.
The purpose seems obvious-a
friendly, cohesive campus atmosphere where the students are expected to be responsible, cooperative, active, informed, and aware.
As soon as the vote on the proposed constitution has been taken SU elections will begin. Elections will be held for ELI students, undergraduates and foreign students if the proposed constitution is ratified.
The SU has already organized some activities: The welcome Party held
Tuesday. Oct. 4. and the trip to Harghada Oct. 6-8 organized by Khalid El Gibali and sponsored by the SU.
Meanwhile, Ahmed Said authorized a SU book subsidy for students on financial aid for all books costing more than I..E. 15. Also, the SU is selling large notebooks of good quality for Pts. 40.
Lawhorne, former AUC Prof, dies
Dr. Clifton Lawhorne. 56, former professor of Mass Communication at AUC. (1978-80) and CARAVAN advisor, died recently of cancer.
A distinguished scholar, he was the author of several articles, two books and a paper on the Egyptian press presented at last year’s Association for Education in Journalism (AEJ).
Dr. Lawhorne was a specialist in communication law and an active member of the AEJ’s law division. He was also a reporter in Texas and taught at the University of Arkansas. Little
Oct. 17. 1973
Formal degree classes are suspended, civil defense and other war-related activities will be intensified on V campus. , and professors will be assigned certain hours weekly to meet graduate students working on their theses and research papers. These were the highlights of yesterday’s 3-hour meeting of the Ad Hoc Review Committee.
The meeting, which was scheduled to convene at noon, was delayed until 2 p.m. because members had to listen to President Mohamed Anwar el-Sadat’s address to the nation.
First-iaid courses to prepare AUC for emergency began last Wednesday afternoon. The courses, conducted by Dr, Nabil Sheta, the university physician, ran for three days-Wednesday.' Thursday and Saturday. About 135 Egyptian and Arab Students took part in the courses.
Dr. Sarny Abd al-Maguid, an osteology specialist at Kasr el-Aini Hospital, discussed first-aid knowledge. Dr. Maguid explained different kinds of injuries sustained in war such as shocks, burns, bone fractures, internal and external haemorrhage.
Furthering their support tor the war effort, the students of AUC had by last evening raised L.E. 200 to purchase gifts for soldiers at the front.
This is in addition to such varied contributions as talc powder, radios, underwear, batteries, soap, cigarettes, and blankets.
Samieh Makram Ebcid. Economics senior president of the Student Union, said that about 250 male students had volunteered to participate in civil defence activities. Out of these. 100 students divided into 14 groups, were charged with the duty of guarding both campuses and the men’s hostel.
cont. on p. 3
AUCians Help Make Egypt Green ^
Campaign Begins in Heliopolis
BY IGNATIUS NTAGANDA
In an endeavor to express AUCs concern to national welfare and development, the Alumni Council has embarked on a campaign to make Egypt green.
The tree planting project idea was initiated by Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak who is the chairperson of the Alumni Council.
Ms. Mary Iskander, the director of Alumni and trustees affairs, says that many people do not realize that AUC is part of the Egyptian community. She said that the community project will provide a tangible measure of AUC’s contribution to the social and economic welfare of Egypt.
So far. according to reports from the Alumni Office, the'call to get graduates and students to put their efforts together to present a gift to the community of Heliopolis, in an area called Alf Masken. which means “a thousand houses.” has found many volunteers.
The Alumni Council chose Gisr El Suez Street in Heliopolis for the planting of trees because it is a poor area that has been staraved of a green environment and because it provides the required usable space, which is rare in other areas. Moreover, the plan had already been put forward by the government, making it easy to reach a bargain with the Heliopolis authorities as to what should be done.
As far as financial issues are concerned. Ms. Iskandar will use funds collected during Alumni weekend which is held twice a year.
The social and economic significance of the project is that it will offer an opportunity for a nice green area where adults can relax and children can play.
Commenting on the economic significance, Ms. Iskandar said this idea of planting trees was in the government plan but could not be implemented because of budgetary onstraints.
Press Gets New Director
Rock, and at Texas Christian University, Southern Hlionis.
Dr. Lawhorne is survived by his wife and two children.
BY ANNE COBBAN
Mr. Werner Mark Linz, new director of the AUC -Press, wants to double its production level and sharply increase the number of titles Released.
In his position he is responsible for the management of the publishing, printing, and bookselling activities of the AUC Press.
Mr. Linz, brings to the Job 25 years of experience gained in executive positions in both the academic and commercial book publishing business. Until moving here, he lived in New York.
Asked what he hoped to accomplish. Mr. Linz replied that he plans to continue and to expand the current program of the AUC Press. Plans for expansion include publishing more original scholarly material produced by AUC faculty and other Egyptian and Middle Eastern scholars. Futhermore. it will be made to publish more “popular” material such as guide books and general information
pamphlets on Islamic art and architecture and pharaonic history.
Mr. Linz said he hopes to publish books more actively in cooperation with British and American publishers.
Also, he said he plans to expand the marketing program of AUC Press both in Egypt and internationally? Mr. Linz stated that AUC Press is not as well known as it should be in light of the fact that it is in the position of making unique contributions to the field of Middle Eastern and Egvptia
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